The West: Economics & Resources

Which of the following states is among the 10 fastest-growing states in the U.S? Mark all that apply.

• Utah

• California

• Arizona

• Washington

What does Alaska export? Choose two.

• seafood

• lumber

• oil

• minerals

Which Western city is known for its entertainment industry?

• Los Angeles

• Las Vegas

• Portland

• San Jose

What state would you be visiting if you were a tourist at Pearl Harbor?

• California

• Washington

• Alaska

• Hawaii

What do cattle provide for millions of people?

• milk

• dairy and beef

• meat

• transportation

The lumber industry is mostly in the __________.

• Pacific Northwest

• Upper Midwest

• Lower Midwest

• Pacific Southwest

Which two forms of transportation have been manufactured in Seattle?

• ships and motorcycles

• automobiles and airplanes

• bicycles and airplanes

• ships and airplanes

What does Hawaii export?

• papayas and coconuts

• sugarcane and leis

• pineapples and sugarcane

• pineapple and grass skirts

______________ sits between the Cascade Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.

• Portland

• Los Angeles

• San Jose

• San Francisco

________________ is a nonrenewable resource that takes thousands of years to replace.

• Solar power

• Water

• Coal

• Wind